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Episode Profitability
Episode Profitability measures the financial margin generated from a patient's episode of care.
Definition
Episode Profitability measures the financial margin generated from a patient's episode of care after subtracting all associated clinical and operational costs.
Why it matters
Understanding episode profitability helps agencies evaluate operational efficiency and resource utilization while ensuring care decisions remain clinically appropriate.
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